Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar commended India’s comprehensive performance as they defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 co-hosted match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77 off 40 balls and Saim Ayub’s effective 3-25 bowling display were notable highlights of the game. India’s strong start, led by Kishan, allowed them to maintain control throughout the match.
India’s dominance was evident from the outset, with Hardik Pandya claiming an early wicket in the first over by dismissing Shahibzada Farhan. Jasprit Bumrah’s crucial two wickets in the same over further solidified India’s position. Despite Usman Khan’s resistance with 44 runs, Pakistan’s middle order faltered under India’s bowling attack, resulting in a collapse.
The Indian bowlers, including Pandya, Chakravarthy, Bumrah, Kuldeep, and Axar Patel, each contributed with crucial wickets, leading to Pakistan’s downfall and securing India’s victory by 61 runs.
